Farm Hazardous Waste Collections 2026 

Kildare County Council would like to advise farmers of a series of Farm Hazardous Waste Collection events taking place at six locations nationwide, during September and October 2026.  

The initiative forms part of the National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027 and is coordinated by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. 

Collection Locations: 

• Stranorlar Mart, Co. Donegal on Wednesday, 2 September 

• Ardee Mart, Co. Louth on Wednesday, 23 September 

• Ballinasloe Mart, Co. Galway on Tuesday, 29 September 

• Gowran Park Racecourse, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, 14 October 

• Punchestown Racecourse, Co. Kildare on Wednesday 21 October 

• Clonakilty Showgrounds, Co. Cork on Wednesday 28 October 

These collections build on the successful farm hazardous waste collection days held in 2024 and 2025. 

Further details, including information on how to prepare for the collections and associated costs are available at: 

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/publications/farm-hazardous-waste-collections-2026/ 

Alternatively, contact the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine on 01-6157552 or via email at  pesticideregisters@agriculture.gov.ie